Biodiversity Indicators Specialist

1 month ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Joint Nature Conservation Committee Full time
Job Summary

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as a Biodiversity Indicators Adviser. This exciting opportunity will involve developing and producing new indicators based on the methods published by the CBD's Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators.

Key Responsibilities
  • Investigate data sources and analytical options for the production of a selection of indicators.
  • Consult with experts and the project team to make recommendations for the preferred options for appropriate data sources and indicator development approaches.
  • Develop the analytical approach for selected indicators and create a methodological statement guiding the production of the indicator.
  • Contribute to the creation of reproducible analytical pipelines for the automation of indicator production in R Studio.
  • Lead on the production and publication of a selection of indicators, including data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, as well as drafting technical information documents.
  • Support the Project Manager and Biodiversity Indicators Manager with engagement with stakeholders, experts, and statisticians, and policy officials in Defra and the Devolved Governments.
Requirements
  • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant recent work experience that provides the knowledge and experience described below.
  • A knowledge of ecology and nature conservation in the UK.
  • Experience of researching and utilising large environmental datasets, of analysing scientific information, and preferably some experience of the development, implementation, and publication of indicators.
  • Experience in the use of standard office software, databases, and statistical packages, including proficiency in R coding and use of R Studio.
  • Good communication skills with an ability to summarise information to produce succinct briefing papers and to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences in simple, concise, and easily accessible terms.
Benefits

JNCC offers a competitive salary of £30,573, plus a contribution towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We also offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, a generous annual leave allowance, and access to a range of training and development opportunities.

About JNCC

JNCC is a UK government agency that plays a key role in nature conservation in the UK. We work with partners in the country nature conservation bodies, the UK and devolved governments, and the wider nature conservation community to maintain an overview of UK nature conservation policy and legislation, facilitate joint UK working on key topics, and work with UK countries on areas of priority where JNCC contributes complementary capabilities of evidence and advice.



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